Online gambling: slots, poker, betting allowed; roulette and blackjack - offline only

What exactly is allowed online

1) Sports betting

Prematch and live within approved markets.

Increased control over high frequency live markets and events with teenage audiences.

Competition integrity requirements and monitoring of suspicious bets.

2) Virtual slot machines (online slots)

• minimum spin duration, autospin inhibition;
• limit on the bet per spin, prohibition of "parallel play" in several slots;
• prohibition of pseudo-winning and (as a rule) network jackpots.
• Personal limits, reality checks and clear indication of rules are required.

3) Online poker

Money tables and tournaments with limits on simultaneous tables and "high-speed" formats.

Algorithms against collation/bots, audit of shuffle, full logging of distributions.

Roulette and blackjack: why offline

The risk profile of table games is higher than that of slots with "brakes," and strongly depends on the speed of the rounds.

Federalism: decisions on online table games are made at the land level; basic scenario - availability only in offline casinos.

Sewerage: preserving the value of terrestrial Spielbanken (jobs, tourism, culture) is part of the compromise of the German model.

Regulatory Infrastructure (General)

The central supervision of the online market is the general power of the land: licensing, advertising control, the fight against illegal immigrants.

OASIS - unified register of self-exclusion; the ban applies to all licensed operators.

Inter-operator limits (via central systems): default monthly replenishment limit, "friction" increase after checks.

KYC/AML before deposit: proof of age and identity, with large amounts - a source of funds.

Advertising and Marketing

Allowed only for licensed brands and in moderate key.

Promises of "easy money," hidden bonus conditions and youth codes in creatives are prohibited.

Clear age filters in digital; influencers have obvious labeling.

Practice for players: how to stay in the "white" field

1. Check license and approved operator lists.

2. Set limits (money/time) right away and use reality checks.

3. Avoid offshore "online casinos" with table games: high risk of blocking and non-payment.

4. Use self-exclusion (OASIS) for signs of loss of control.

Practice for operators: compliance checklist

Integration with limit and OASIS systems; explainable RG triggers.

Technical certification of slots and poker (RNG/logging/anti-bots).

Neutral UX: visible bonus conditions, lack of "dark patterns."

Advertising-hygiene and control of affiliates: no clickbait and "gray" redirects.

Transparent SLA payments, logging of disputed cases, incident plan.

Why the model works

Social responsibility: a real barrier to impulsive play and protection of vulnerable groups.

Demand sewerage: a legal product with limits is better than a "gray" one without guarantees.

Balance of interests: online provides convenience and data, offline preserves cultural and regional value.

Germany's online marketplace is betting, slots and poker under strict rules, while roulette and blackjack are the default in offline casinos. Such a "narrow corridor" provides predictability, a high standard of protection and long-term stability: the player gets a safe environment, the industry - understandable rules, and the regions - retain the role of ground sites.